Role Summary
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic consultant and operational leader, aligning HR strategies with the business objectives of specific client groups/departments. This role is responsible for driving key HR programs, managing employee relations, talent development, and workforce planning, while providing leadership and guidance to a team of HR Generalists.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Business Partnership & Leadership (30%)
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact and trusted advisor to business leaders and line managers for assigned departments.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to understand their strategy, goals, and challenges, and translate them into proactive HR initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and track HR metrics/analytics (e.g., turnover, engagement, time-to-hire) to drive data-informed decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Lead and mentor two HR Generalists, delegating operational tasks and ensuring consistent, high-quality HR service delivery across all functions.
2. Talent Management & Development (30%)
- Drive the Performance Management cycle (goal setting, mid-year/annual appraisals, bell curve calibration) for client groups, ensuring fairness and effectiveness.
- Partner with managers on Talent Acquisition strategy and execution, including workforce planning, reviewing job descriptions, and managing recruitment campaigns with the support of the HR Generalists.
- Oversee and manage the onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions and positive employee experiences.
- Identify training and development needs, coordinating with L&D or designing programs to enhance employee skills and career growth.
3. Employee Relations & Compliance (25%)
- Manage complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and investigations, ensuring legal compliance and fairness.
- Provide advice and coaching to managers and employees regarding Egyptian Labour Law and company policies.
- Spearhead employee engagement initiatives, including conducting surveys (e.g., PULSE, annual engagement) and focus groups to foster a positive, values-based work culture.
- Oversee the accuracy and compliance of employee records and HR operations tasks managed by the HR Generalists.
4. Compensation & Benefits (15%)
- Assist in the annual salary review and compensation planning process, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness based on market data.
- Prepare and discuss job offers and compensation packages with candidates.
- Support the payroll process by ensuring accurate data submission and compliance with local social security and taxation laws.
Candidate Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in an HR Business Partner or Senior Generalist role, and proven experience in a supervisory/team lead capacity.
- Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Egyptian Labour Law and HR best practices.
- Solid experience across core HR functions: Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Compensation & Benefits.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Zoho) and advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (English and Arabic, written and spoken).
- Strong consulting, coaching, and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
